Functional period. In the interest of smooth workflows, the following functional period shall apply: Monday to Thursday: 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. Friday: 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. as well as additional office and opening hours where necessary. Part-time employees shall be deployed according to the scope of their employment. Academic staff shall allocate their working time at their own discretion – insofar as no functional period is required in the organizational unit pursuant to § 4 (1) – in accordance with teaching (in accordance with DAVOHS), research, and academic self-administration requirements. Regular official duties (conferences, meetings, consultations, office hours, etc.) are generally to be scheduled during the functional period. Where this is justified by official requirements, supervisors may also require the compulsory presence of employees outside of the functional period. This must be communicated in good time – no later than on the previous working day, and in the case of employees with disabilities and those of equal status, no later than three working days in advance. The needs of employees with welfare and care obligations must be taken into account. Modifications to the functional period are permissible if there is a temporary, urgent need to maintain the functioning of the organizational unit, or a permanent switch to a different functional period pursuant to § 4 (1) is appropriate and necessary for the functioning of the organizational unit. The intended, permanent change in the functional periods must be applied for in advance with the Personnel Directorate through official channels, and requires the approval of the Personnel Representation Council.
